Local event marks Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Mrs Phil Robinson receiving a cheque for Midlands Living Links from Rev. Canon Arthur Minion at the “Tree of Life” in the Tranquillity Garden of St Brendan’s Church in Birr.

placeholder image — Mrs Phil Robinson receiving a cheque for Midlands Living Links from Rev. Canon Arthur Minion at the “Tree of Life” in the Tranquillity Garden of St Brendan’s Church in Birr.

A SPECIAL Mass has been celebrated in Birr by Fr Tom Hogan and Fr Anthony Sajeesh, with Rev. Canon Arthur Minion and Rev. Nigel Gill, assisting in the ceremony also, in order to remember and acknowledge those who have died by suicide, and those whose families have been affected by suicide. This Mass was held as part of September Suicide Prevention and Awareness month.

Mrs Phil Robinson received a cheque for Midlands Living Links from Rev Canon Arthur Minion at the “Tree of Life” in the Tranquillity Garden of St Brendan’s Church in Birr.

Midland Living Links is an organisation which provides emotional help, information and support to people affected by suicide or attempted suicide in Laois, Offaly, Westmeath & Longford. It is a free, confidential service which reaches out to individuals, friends, and families of those affected by suicide. It provides a listening ear and group or individual healing programmes.

Midland Living Links enables the bereaved to access various support services in their local areas and offers practical assistance with inquiries. It caters for adults and families and fosters on-going support to all those affected by suicide.

If you would like more information, Midland Living Links can be contacted over the phone on (086) 160 0641.